Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please kindly refer to the job description and specifications for complete details, requirements, and responsibilities.

Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Freedom From Torture

Address

111 Isledon Rd

London

N7 7JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.freedomfromtorture.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a lymphoedema service

Desirable

• Experience of leadership/staff management

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered HCP - Nurse, physio, OT or podiatrist

Understanding

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of lymphoedema management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lymphoedema Clinic Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Evidence of professional registration

Essential

• NMC or HPC pending qualification

Experience

Desirable

• NVQ / or equivalent Assessor qualification
• Relevant theatre experience
• Understanding or experience of working within the urology speciality

Communication skills

Essential

• Evidence of written & verbal communication at a high level

Desirable

• Understanding or experience of working within the Multi disciplinary team

Teamworking

Essential

• Evidence of appreciation of flexibility & teamworking

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate problem solving abilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RDH

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC/ODP registration

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Has the ability to evaluate own strengths and development needs and seek advice where appropriate

Desirable

• Has the necessary knowledge, skills and expertise to undertake the role.
• NVQ / or equivalent Assessor qualification
• Has an understanding of reflective practice and clinical supervision

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Has the ability to identify problems, analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement and making a decision

Desirable

• Has an understanding of Clinical Governance

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Able to establish and maintain relationships within the Health care Team
• Communicates complex and sensitive information to patients, significant others and multidisciplinary teams
• Able to negotiate, persuade, motivate and reassure others
• Understands and overcomes barriers to communication

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Belverdere Road

Burton On Trent

DE11 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

• Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director

• Service Line: Female Acute

• Professionally Accountable to: Regional Medical Director

• Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove and provide senior medical cover on Crocus Ward, our 20- bed female emergency acute inpatient service.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

Apart from being the Responsible Clinician at Crocus Ward, you will also be the Medical Director at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, our 31 bed new hospital for women in Staffordshire.

This is a full-time position with 0.2 WTE as Medical Director and 0.8 WTE as Consultant Psychiatrist.

There are two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.

Crocus Ward provides a safe an d stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward provides specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Crocus Ward

• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.

• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team

• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users

• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment

• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits

• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service

• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings

• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required

• Good maintenance of patient records

• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager

• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.

• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

• Contribute to the Second On call rota in line with the needs of the region.

As a Medical Director you will:

• Ensure optimal clinical outcomes for the people in our care

• Lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence

• Provide leadership for medical staff on both professional and managerial issues whilst monitoring their performance

• Supervision of all consultants and ensuring consultants are supervising SDs and ASs

• Provide expert knowledge & support within the service & to the wider team

• Ensure quality & compliance with internal & external standards & regulations

• Work with colleagues to provide integrated, whole person treatment & care

• Coach, mentor & train colleagues

• Ensure regular communication and meetings with medical staff

• Assist in recruitment and retention of medical staff to provide a high quality clinical service

• Ensure that medical staff are involved in hospital clinical governance

• Work in conjunction with hospital managers to lead on the successful implementation of CQC outcomes for 4, 7 and 9

• Chair medical advisory committee meetings and attend Cygnet Medical Directors meetings

• Liaise with Responsible Officer and Regional Medical Director in respect of concerns about fitness to practice issues for medical s taff

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £175,000 per year

• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service

• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme

• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary

• Contributory pension scheme

• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group

• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet Portfolio Pathway programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme

• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives

• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions

• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations

• Discount schemes including Perkbox, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card

• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support

• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy

• Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified

• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status

• Experienced & knowledgeable in General Adult Psychiatry and mental health diagnosis

• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity

• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes

• Committed to continued professional development

• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Cygnethave been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the link to apply or [email protected] to arrange an informal chat or site visit.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Kidsgrove

ST7 4JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Supervise and support a team of approximately 12 reception staff.
• Lead by example, maintaining a professional, positive and patient-focused approach.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching and support to team members.
• Assist with the induction, training and ongoing development of reception staff.
• Monitor staff performance and address issues promptly and professionally.
• Support the Practice Management Team with appraisals, probation reviews, return-to-work meetings and performance management where appropriate.
• Foster a positive team culture and encourage continuous improvement.

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the reception department.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained throughout the day, responding to unexpected absences where possible.
• Coordinate reception rotas, workload and daily task allocation.
• Ensure practice policies, procedures and standard operating procedures are followed consistently.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows and patient access.
• Escalate operational issues to the Practice Management Team where appropriate.

• Support the reception team in delivering an efficient, courteous and compassionate service to patients.
• Act as the first point of contact for patient queries and complaints, resolving issues efficiently and escalating complex concerns where appropriate.
• Assist with managing difficult or sensitive situations involving patients.
• Promote excellent customer service and ensure patients receive timely, accurate and compassionate support.
• Support the management of patient feedback and contribute to service improvements.

• Support the effective management of appointment capacity and clinic utilisation.
• Monitor appointment booking processes to ensure practice protocols are followed.
• Assist with implementing new ways of working and service improvements.
• Work closely with clinicians and administrative teams to maintain an efficient patient journey.
• Monitor reception workflows and ensure daily administrative tasks are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with GDPR, NHS guidance and practice policies.
• Ensure reception staff complete mandatory training and comply with practice procedures.
• Promote safe working practices and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the Practice in preparing for inspections, audits and contractual requirements where required.

• Act as a key link between the reception team and the Practice Management Team.
• Communicate operational updates and procedural changes effectively.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across all departments.
• Attend meetings and contribute to practice development and service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within a GP practice or NHS primary care setting.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and make sound decisions in a busy environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and delivering high standards of patient care.

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Knowledge of GP appointment systems and care navigation.
• Experience managing staff rotas.
• Understanding of NHS primary care services, contractual requirements and performance targets.
• Experience handling complaints or leading service improvements.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Positive, approachable and supportive.
• Calm, resilient and able to remain professional under pressure.
• Reliable, dependable and highly organised.
• Confident in leading and motivating a team.
• Flexible, adaptable and solutions-focused.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and customer service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Urmston Group Practice

Address

Urmston Group Practice

6 Woodsend Crescent Road

Urmston

Manchester

M41 8AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.urmstongrouppractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General education completed.
• Holds National Care Certificate
• Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Relevant work experience or voluntary work in health or care environment.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work as a team.
• Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.
• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate.
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.

Desirable

• Computer skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trafford General Hospital

Manchester

M41 5SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
• Practice Placement Educator Qualification
• Willingness to undertake post-graduate study relevant to service area

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in mental health services.
• Supervisory responsibility for staff.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of a range of mental health settings and varied aspects of practice

Desirable

• Experience of research, service evaluation and audit procedures.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
• Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures.
• Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice.
• Knowledge of principles of recovery, trauma informed practice and person centred approaches to care.
• Applied knowledge of mental health legislation including CPA and risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
• Ability to analyse and draw conclusions about professional and ethical issues.

Skills

Essential

• Extensive demonstrable clinical experience including individual and group work.
• Good communication skills - written and verbal.
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Ability to build effective multidisciplinary/agency working relationships.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Supervisory/appraisal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.

Desirable

• Presentation skills.
• Education, training and facilitation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Winermere Lodge

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within the CFT to provide specialist mental health practitioner assessment and care planning.To take a lead role in the care planning process and work within the Care Programme Approach ensuring that CFT and Trust policies are adhered to.To take a lead role and work with those people who have more complex and challenging needs across the caseload. To develop practice within the teams in the assessment of health and well being needs. Working closely with the Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists, act as a central link in the ongoing management of complex cases for the team.To provide specialist knowledge and advice to other agencies for the purposes of public protection, including through MAPPA processes.To provide written reports in respect of Mental Health Tribunals as required. To act as a Social Supervisor for those people who remain subject to mental health act restrictions whilst living out of hospital.Take part in the evaluation of the care of individuals at review meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc.To attend and contribute to team meetings, providing specialist professional advice and support to staff regarding the management of individual service users and their programmes of careWhere professionally appropriate may be responsible for the safe transport and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust policy, legal requirements and NMC guidance, administers intramuscular injections.To provide specialist clinical advice across the Trust as required.To liaise with community services; statutory and non- statutory and inpatient services

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING

Essential

• Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Training relevant to Practice
• Post Graduate Diploma
• Specific training in family work or other psychological approaches.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant previous experience of working with service users with acute psychiatric disorders and complex mental health needs.
• Experience of managing a caseload.
• Experience of supervising staff and providing mentorship.

Desirable

• Experience of working with service users with Forensic histories.
• Experience of working with service users diagnosed with learning disability and or neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Experience of working in assertive outreach, crisis or home treatment services
• Lived experience of mental health challenges.

SKILLS/ ABILITY

Essential

• Ability to undertake assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans.
• Ability to prioritise work demands and be flexible
• Proven skills in undertaking risk assessments and management plans.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and written, including IT literacy
• An understanding and commitment to the principles of Recovery and social inclusion
• An understanding of the role of health promotion and education with the client group.
• Ability to advocate for the service users who you are supporting.
• The ability to supervise and participate in providing teaching and training to other staff.

Desirable

• In depth knowledge and skill related to a particular therapeutic intervention such as CBT, DBT, family work.
• Experience in group work

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Thorough understanding of care planning and the Care
• Programme Approach (CPA)
• Knowledge of physical healthcare needs.
• Commitment to and understanding of evidence- based practice.
• Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance.
• Understanding of the legislation relating to menta health care including - Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Act, Care Act, Children's Act, Equality Act 2010.
• Awareness of safeguarding issues and responsibilities under relevant legislation.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the role of the MOJ and other criminal justice agencies..

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 7HU

Harper Lane

Radlett

WD7 7HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Team Manager will be responsible for managing and leading a group of professionals to work within the principles of The Care Act 2014 and undertake the statutory duties of Adult Social Care in Salford. The Team Manager will oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of the team, including the provision of reflective supervision. The Team Manager will promote and develop asset/strength-based assessments with clear outcomes and ensure that people have wider choice and control over their well-being. The Team Manager will use data to analyse, review and report performance activity ensuring efficiency and effective use of resources.

Ensuring service objectives are achieved as part of the management team. Ensuring the delivery of effective services for adults through the promotion of high standards of practice in assessment, care planning and statuatory duties. Undertake and ensure effective supervision of the team. Promote and develop asset and strength based assessments with outcomes where people have wider choice and control over their well-being. Provide leadership and management to staff within your area of responsibility and ensure that their work is carried out within the current legislative and policy framework. Demonstrate strategic alignment and strong collaborative skills to support the Principal Manager in driving service priorities and team governance under delegated responsibilities, including deputising as required. Lead and contribute to service development and change in partnership with people, carers, and other stakeholders primarily in health and social care in support of integrated services. Ensure the development of best practice at an operational level continually reviewing performance of individuals and teams through analysis of data and 360 degree feedback. Ensure effective working with partners in health, Childrens services, police, housing. Work collaboratively with other divisions of the directorate, Salford City Council, other NHS, statutory, voluntary, and private bodies.

Provide leadership and motivation to support staff and colleagues through ongoing development and change. To be accountable for keeping up to date with changes and developments in legislation, policy and practice and act accordingly. To establish and maintain effective communication with all relevant agencies. Develop links with outside organisations to learn from existing developments and be able to benchmark progress. Communicating service-related information to senior managers, staff, and external agencies, which will require negotiating and persuasive skills. Prepare and deliver formal presentations on the teams performance. Contribute to locality and city wide projects and initiatives, requiring a high level of written, verbal, analytical, and communication skills. To act as a catalyst in promoting cultural change and change management within social care teams and across organisations. To ensure significant or sensitive events/issues which may have implications for the ICO, or other partner organisations are brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.

The team manager is a key role responsible for ensuring mechanisms are in place for understanding data and monitoring performance in terms of finance, quality and the achievement of relevant internal and external targets. To be aware of national and local performance and quality assurance issues. Support and contribute to overall development, improvement, and evaluation of the service. Participate in service monitoring and evaluation initiatives. To take a proactive role in the continuous improvement of social care practice ensuring the quality of the work of the teams using quality assurance tools, such as case file audits and closure of case audits. To respond to complaints in line with the policy and procedure and provide a high level of customer care.

Be able to drive with a full UK driving license. Can use IT systems.

To support policy development alongside the Principal Social Worker and Head of Service. To contribute to the governance and oversight for policy development and the creation of standard operating procedures. To develop clear and transparent Standard Operating Procedures.

Management of the neighbourhood team Ensure staff are set realistic but challenging objectives within their appraisals and supervisions and are motivated and given appropriate guidance to achieve them. Lead on and participate in the recruitment and selection of staff. Ensure all staff are aware of employers policies and procedures relating to HR. Manage staff disciplinary, grievance and performance and ill health issues in line with policies and procedures. Ensure all staff have a Personal Development Review/appraisal in accordance with organisational policy. Ensure all staff are compliant with mandatory training. Review and assess skill mix within the team with a view to developing new and innovative roles. Provide and ensure effective line management and reflective supervision to the team. Support a culture of coaching, mentoring and peer support within the team.

Enable effective use and appropriate sharing of data and information to plan services and improve outcomes for people. Ensure all data is managed in line with legislation. Ensure you and your team are compliant with information governance mandatory training. Adhere to the confidentiality code of conduct and the Caldicott principles.

To oversee the team budget. To prioritise the budget ensuring fairness and inclusivity. To authorise all spend related to the budget. To ensure financial and other resources are managed effectively. To highlight pressures on the budget and areas requiring further investment. To ensure the service is cost effective and best value for money is the priority.

To manage competing demands and support the senior leadership team to ensure service delivery. Exercise delegated management responsibilities to support the Principal Manager, including deputising in senior forums, governance groups, and operational planning meetings as required. To ensure contingency planning for vacancies, staff sickness and maternity leave. To be responsible for planning own workload in line with competing agendas and priorities. Contribute to the development of systems and processes. Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines. To manage a waiting list and be able to prioritise work effectively for allocation.

Ensure compliance across the service area with policies and procedures on equality and diversity. Champion inclusivity, equality and diversity. Challenge anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice and behaviour. Ensure a golden threat of inclusivity throughout all workforce related activity. Contribute to staff networks and initiatives, promoting career development opportunities to staff with protected characteristics. Champion reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

To model and demonstrate our values and leadership behaviours. Recognised Social Work Qualification Registered with Social Work England Extensive knowledge, training and experience in adult social health and social care services. Thorough understanding of the legislative framework and experience of application. Experience of managing and supervising staff. Knowledge of best practice guidance and experience in adopting a strengths based and trauma informed approach. Experience of effective partnership working. Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to the involvement of people in the planning, development, and evaluation of services. Ability to initiate and develop new approaches to service delivery and evidence of involvement in change management. Able to analyse and make decisions in relation to risk.

Ability to keep accurate records and communicate complex and/or sensitive information clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form. Understanding of the business planning process and an ability to collate, monitor and present statistical information. An understanding of performance management and the ability to improve performance effectively. Ability to work within a budgetary framework. Post registration qualification (e.g., practice educator, DOLS, AMHP) To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity. Standard keyboard skills, computer literacy, word processing skills. Management and leadership skills. Implementing change. Policy writing, development and coordination. Project Management. Legal literacy. High standard of writing.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recognised Social Work Qualification and Registered with Social Work England.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Salford City Council

Address

Salford City Council

Salford Royal

Salford

Greater Manchester

M6 8HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.salford.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical patient / client care

1. To be responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of physiotherapy treatment and care delivered to the patient. To ensure clinical effectiveness using evidence based practice.

2. Manage the physiotherapeutic treatment of children with a range of conditions, including children with cognitive impairment or disabilities.

3. To undertake highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment as an autonomous practitioner, and support / advise colleagues where appropriate.

4. To assess, diagnose and develop individual care/treatment plans for a range of paediatric conditions in conjunction with parents/carers, some of which will be highly complex or will be for patients with complex clinical, social and emotional needs.

5. To be responsible for reassessing patient care as treatment progresses and alter treatment programmes as appropriate.

6. Be able to analyse clinical and social information from a range of sources and integrate into physiotherapy assessment and development of care/treatment plan.

7. To be a source of MSK clinical expertise and advice for other physiotherapists in the team and colleagues in the acute services.

8. To provide specialist advice on patient care to other health, social, educational and voluntary sector services. This may involve negotiating or requesting changes to treatment programmes/care plans set by other paediatric professionals.

9. Analyse and understand impact on child and physiotherapy treatment of various treatment plans/diagnosis from other disciplines. This includes interpreting medical and educational and psychological assessments of the patient.

10. Be responsible for maintaining a high standard of clinical practice using evidence based practice to ensure a high quality physiotherapy service.

11. Be highly skilled in communicating with children of all ages who have a range of physical and psychological barriers to understanding eg. autism.

12. Be able to motivate and persuade children of all ages, some with a range of complex conditions/disabilities to work with treatment programmes and work towards treatment goals.

13 To initiate multi-disciplinary case meetings/team meetings to discuss individual patients or groups of patients when appropriate.

14. Write reports in accordance with service procedures/guidelines and ensure timely delivery to other members of the wider care team. The position will require you to have, or to attain a working knowledge of best practice under the Special Educational Needs and Disability reforms which came into force on 1 September 2014.

As part of this you will need to be able to, or be willing to learn how to compile reports to contribute to an Education, Health, Care Plan via a physiotherapy assessment, and be able to complete reviews where necessary.

15. Ensure good communication with patient carers, demonstrating the ability to discuss difficult diagnoses with tact and sympathy. Managing distressed or aggressive patients or carers. Attend and contribute verbally and write reports for Child Protection proceedings.

16. To deal with complaints with tact and understanding to minimise escalation according to the Trust Complaints Policy.

17. To observe confidentiality of records and health information and to share information with others in the interest of the child. Observing the Data Protection and Caldecott Information in line with guidelines.

18. To work within Infection Control and Health & Safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately with unpleasant conditions related to client contact as they arise e.g. exposure to body fluids and infectious conditions encountered on a regular basis.

19. To undertake complex risk assessments and advise others in determining appropriate management especially relating to manual handling and safe use of equipment.

Professional

20. To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance, including ability to audit own and teams practice.

21. To use audit results, current research and government guidelines to recommend changes to service delivery and to clinical practice, demonstrating evidence based link to the development and improvement of clinical practice.

22. Lead on aspects of changes in working practices and clinical practices of the physiotherapy team. Ensure that where this impacts on the work of other health professionals or services they are informed and assisted with managing the changes to work organisation/service delivery.

23. To work within standards set by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and national standards e.g. Nice guidance, NSK for childrens services and SEND reforms.

24. To ensure timely referrals of clients to other services as appropriate.

25. Be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records using EMIS templates..

Service Development/Management

26. To participate in cross organisation/MDT working parties to develop clinical and policy changes within the paediatric service. This may involve being the lead physiotherapy contributor to local treatment procedures and guidelines or improvements to cross organisational communication regarding patients.

27. To be responsible for monitoring and developing high service standards and patient care.

28. To have day to day operational management responsibilities for a defined team within the service.

29. To act and deputise for the head of service as appropriate.

30. Propose changes to service delivery within the paediatric team and implement when necessary, acting in partnership with the childrens physiotherapy service lead.

31. To plan, organise and prioritise own patient caseload and to assist band 6 and therapy assistants to plan and prioritise delegated caseloads/work.

32. Organise and manage appropriate delegation of patient care/work to therapy assistants.

33. Plan, organise and deliver training to the physiotherapy team, members of the multi-disciplinary team and staff from other agencies.

34. To organise the appraisal and assessment of other physiotherapists and therapy assistants for whom you have line management duties.

35. Undertake own CPD, participate in peer reviews, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of specialty through research and work of clinical interest groups.

36. Comply with the duties placed on employees by the Bromley Healthcares Health and Safety Policy and Related Procedures and to act in accordance with all instruction, information and training supplied in relation to those duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in physiotherapy recognised by HCPC.
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of CPD to high level of clinical expertise in chosen paediatric area. (MSK)
• Understanding of hydrotherapy treatment

Desirable

• Member of APCP
• Post Graduate courses relevant to paediatric speciality: Paediatric MSK oPaediatric Bobath course Child development oSpecialist courses/study on conditions that affect child development

Information Technology

Essential

• Good keyboard skills Basic IT knowledge including power point and word and emails.
• Ability to be create and provide printed programmes for children and families from available resources.

Desirable

• Skills in using Excel & publisher

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in the field of paediatrics, with other appropriate MSK experience
• Experience at a band 6 level or equivalent. Working paediatric rotation plus other relevant rotations e.g. neuro development, neuro rehabilitation, paediatric medicine, respiratory care, orthopaedics
• Junior rotational experience across a broad range of rotations.
• Experience working with paediatric MSK caseload
• Experience with working with children who have challenging behaviours.
• Experience and sound understanding of working with children's safeguarding procedures.
• Sound understanding of the process of SEND reforms and experience of writing EHC reports.
• Experience of supervising and teaching junior and undergraduate physiotherapists.
• Experience of delegating work to therapy assistants.
• Experience of and ability to manage complaints and concerns raised.
• Experience and confidence in discussing clinical assessment with consultants and other medical professionals.

Desirable

• Experience of carrying out clinical audit
• Experience of developing service improvements

Skills

Essential

• Able to deal with parents and other professionals who have anxieties and concerns
• Ability to time manage, prioritise, delegate and organise.
• Ability to provide professional/clinical leadership for assessment and analysis in specialist area of clinical field.
• Understanding of children's specialist equipment and orthotics.
• Skills in implementing and motivating advice/ treatment plan to be followed.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding principles.
• Understanding of the role of the physio when supporting children attending educational settings.

Desirable

• UK Driving licence with access to a car or other means of transport.
• Evidence of good teaching skills.
• Skills in presentation to larger audiences of other professionals and agencies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Phoenix Children's resource Centre

40 Masons Hill

Bromley

BR2 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential requirements include: Significant senior leadership experience within an NHS provider or similarly complex organisation. Extensive experience leading large-scale operational services and delivering performance against key standards and targets. Experience of working across organisational boundaries with partners, regulators and stakeholders. Strong strategic, operational and financial leadership skills. Experience of leading major change programmes and service improvement initiatives. Ability to work as part of the Trust's Executive/Strategic On-Call rota.

Why join us?This role offers the opportunity to: Help shape the strategic direction of one of the UK's largest ambulance services. Lead significant operational improvement and transformation programmes. Influence system-wide planning and delivery across London's urgent and emergency care system. Work alongside a dedicated team committed to providing outstanding care to patients every day.

This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates. In line with the Trust's organisational change policies and its commitment to supporting colleagues affected by organisational change, preferential consideration will be given to applicants who are formally at risk of redundancy and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised ambulance clinical response qualification and evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the clinical grade or commitment to achieving this within 12 months.
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points with a recognised emergency driving qualification or commitment to achieving this within 12 months
• Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. healthcare leadership, management, or clinical discipline).
• Evidence of continued professional development at a senior leadership level.
• Evidence of senior leadership development (e.g. NHS Leadership Academy programmes or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience within an NHS provider organisation, operating at or near Board/VSM level.
• Extensive experience of leading large-scale operational services, including urgent and emergency care, with demonstrable delivery of performance against national standards and KPIs.
• Significant experience of system leadership, working with ICS partners, NHS England, emergency services and other stakeholders to improve outcomes
• Experience of workforce planning at scale, aligning workforce models to activity, performance and financial parameters
• Proven experience of translating strategy into operational delivery, including development and delivery of operating plans and service improvement programmes
• Experience of leading and managing performance frameworks, driving improvement in complex, high-pressure environments
• Experience of leading major incident response and/or operating within EPRR frameworks, including multi-agency working.
• Experience of managing substantial budgets and delivering productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Experience of leading organisational change and transformation across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience of operating at a senior level in governance, risk management, and assurance, including engagement with regulators

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

London Ambulance Services HQ

220 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Responsibilities

Maintain continued professional development

Undertake and assist in audit projects

Teach junior colleagues and students

Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions

To co-operate with members of the HR department when monitoring hours of work

Attend induction in each new department

Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave

Junior medical staff will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately

Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full registration with GMC and a Licence to Practise
• Advanced Life Support

Desirable

• MRCP
• Completion of Core Medical Training

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience (at least 4 years) post qualification work in acute or emergency medical specialities
• Evidence of achievement of CT/ST2 competences in medicine at time of appointment, supported by evidence from workbased assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and multisource Feedback of equivalent

Desirable

• Successful Completion of CMT (or equivalent)
• Ability to supervise others
• Relevant procedural skills
• Provable experience within the UK National Health Service

Skills

Essential

• Teaching and training skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• IT skills: PowerPoint, Excel etc
• Good organisational skills
• Record of teaching experience Teaching course

Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

• Record of completed audit projects

Desirable

• An understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to patient care.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Adaptable to change
• Professional at all times
• Leadership skills
• Compassion
• Calm under pressure
• Hard working Team worker
• Enthusiastic Approachable
• Reliable Flexible Honest
• Good communicator

Communication Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English with colleagues and patients

Desirable

• Ability to communicate with patients in languages other than English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of governance related matters
• Clinical and quality governance framework application
• Able to apply national and trust policies in practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework
• Knowledge of quality improvement schemes and implementing change

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Excellent IT skills
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Aptitude to change
• Positive attitude
• Team builder
• Encourages participation from all staff
• Ability to work across boundaries to manage change

Desirable

• Analytical skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of CPD in relevant specialty
• Evidence of Level 3/ Level 6 studies
• Teaching/ assessing qualification

Desirable

• Appropriate management or leadership courses

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience at Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse Band 6 level
• Experience of managing and leading a team
• Proven track record of experience and understanding of local and Trust Clinical Effectiveness processes, including incident management, audit, guideline / policy development and education programmes
• Evidence of good organisational and planning skills
• Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development
• Implementation of audit/research recommendations
• Experience of change management
• Knowledge of local and national quality of care issues affecting healthcare

Desirable

• Teaching / presenting at internal / external venues
• Awareness of budgetary control

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gynaecology Division, Oxford Road Campus site (also managed clinical services sites)

Oxford Road

Manchester

M139WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Practical and theoretical knowledge of: Financial Management, HR Management; Performance Management (Including RTT) and Project Management
• Understands the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision for staff.
• Knowledge of strategic and business planning
• Substantial senior management experience
• Experience of managing access targets
• Experience of managing a range of services within an healthcare setting
• Proven track record of achievement in: Achieving healthcare targets, Partnership working, Pro-active performance management
• Delivering challenging objectives to a deadline
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of successful business planning and service development
• Knowledge of the political environment within which the NHS operates and is conversant with relevant national policy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences, including chairing of meetings.
• Able to clarify key points from diverse and complex sets of information.
• Able to move easily between the detail and the big picture on issues in understanding and explaining the complexity of challenges and possible solutions

Desirable

• Up-to-date knowledge of NHS system reform policy and other key policy drivers. (Performance Management, operating Framework, capacity planning, payment by results, independent sector development and Foundation Trust issues)
• Proven track record of successful and sustained management in an NHS Foundation Trust or similar organisation.
• Involvement in NHS service development and reconfiguration
• Delivers clear presentations to diverse audiences
• Drafts accurate and complex reports that are clear accurate and easily understandable.

Qualifications &Training

Essential

• Education to degree level or equivalent qualification and or experience

Desirable

• Masters level degree in a management related discipline

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Sets clear objectives and helps people achieve them through coaching, feedback and on-going support
• Coaches others, challenging and asking questions to help them work out answers for themselves
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Trusts behaviours
• Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams in the delivery of performance targets, service delivery and change programmes.
• Able to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working.
• Ability to constantly motivate self and others.
• Negotiation - at high level with senior colleagues
• Handling sensitive situations.
• Problem solving with high complexity.
• Personal resilience and confidence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to National Functional Skills Level 2 standard (formerly Key Skills)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gosport War Memorial Hospital

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)